A Guy Fawkes to remember

Christchurch residents looking for a night to
remember are invited to watch as the Treetech Guy Fawkes
Fireworks Spectacular returns to New Brighton Pier at 9pm on
Monday 5 November.

Following an initial light show at 9pm,
a choreographed fireworks display by Christchurch company
Firework Professionals will light up the skies over New
Brighton, choreographed to a soundtrack that will be
simulcast on The Breeze 94.5FM. For the first time this
year, the soundtrack will also be played over a sound system
in a special Listening Zone north of the pier.

“This is a key event on the Christchurch
events calendar, and like all our previous Guy Fawkes
festivities, this will be a chance to create some great
memories. We encourage people to bring their families and
friends, but to please leave their own fireworks at home and
be mindful of New Brighton’s alcohol ban.

“In past
years, people have ventured up into the Port Hills to ensure
a prime viewing spot, but with a number of Port Hills roads
closed due to earthquake damage and rockfall risk, we’re
advising people to find a vantage point at
ground-level.”

To ensure safety of pedestrians in the
New Brighton area, the following roads will be partially or
completely closed from 6pm:

People are advised to drive
in early and park on nearby streets outside the road
closures, or to take the bus. Additional buses on existing
routes will be running to and from the event – phone 366
8855 or visit www.metroinfo.co.nz for more
information.

There will be car parks available at Thomson
Park and Withells Island Reserve. Entry is via a gold coin
donation per vehicle. Access for disabled parking in the
South Ramp car park is via Bridge Street. Works on Keyes
Road are expected to be finished by Monday 5 November.

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